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Grand Tours - Total Ascent (By stage, particularly the giro)
I'm looking for information on stages of grand tours, particularly the upcoming Giro.
I can find details of total distance by stage, and the amount of ascent on the key climbs of a stage, but I'm ...
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What is the most efficient way to ride up or down hills, and into or away from wind?
I'm trying to work out how hard I should push myself when riding up or down a hill. Similarly, how hard should I push myself when riding into, or away from, or perpendicular to wind?
My aim is to ...
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A famous cycling Race, Place or Climb beginning with the letter “D” [closed]
I'm trying to think of either a famous cycling town, race or climb that begins with the letter "D" but I'm having problems coming up with any and google isn't much help either.
So I thought I'd open ...
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How are the categories for climbs decided?
In cycle racing, there are five grades or categories for climbs - Category 4, 3, 2, 1 & Hors (Above Category or HC). How do they decide what is category 1 and what makes it so hard it is a HC?
